History & Heritage

History & Heritage of Rosewood Amsterdam

A HAVEN OF HOSPITALITY

Throughout its many incarnations, the building known as the Palace of Justice has been a refuge for the residents of Amsterdam. From its previous life as a sanctuary for those in need to becoming a bastion of law and order, Rosewood Amsterdam continues the tradition of care and hospitality.

THE ARC of HOSPITALITY

Transformations tell stories and none more so than that of Rosewood Amsterdam. Once a sanctuary for the city’s people and the former Palace of Justice, this 16th-century icon remains a symbol of social prominence and architectural grandeur. Today its stately form has been reimagined as a modern-day icon for the city, enriched by contemporary culture to create an engaging hub for guests.

A SETTING STEEPED IN HISTORY

Rosewood Amsterdam sits on one of the city’s most prominent canals, the Prinsengracht, in the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canal District. Take a journey along the waterways in our historical salon boat, designed by Studio Piet Boon in synergy with the interiors of the property. Discover a different perspective of the city emerge as your tranquil voyage peels back the layers of past and present.

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A NEW DAY DAWNS

As in the symbolic scales of justice, this former palace’s transformation balances the grandeur of the past with an exhilarating new restoration, ready to serve the people of Amsterdam and its patrons. This cultivated and creative hub showcases global digital art, local talent, immersive design, and culinary innovation.

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